东海证券：晨会纪要-20250320

Group 1: Forklift Industry Overview - Forklift sales in January-February 2025 showed steady growth, with total sales reaching 195,100 units, a year-on-year increase of 9.15%. Domestic sales were 121,200 units, up 6.48%, while overseas sales were 73,900 units, up 13.84% [6][7] - In February 2025, major forklift manufacturers sold 101,500 units, a significant year-on-year increase of 49.1%. Domestic sales were 66,200 units, up 59.4%, and export sales were 35,200 units, up 32.9% [6][7] - The strong performance in February is attributed to a low base from the previous year due to the Spring Festival occurring in February 2024. The overall demand for forklifts is closely linked to the manufacturing and logistics sectors, which are showing signs of recovery [7][9] Group 2: Key Players and Global Expansion - Anhui Heli has announced its first overseas joint venture factory in Thailand, aiming for an annual production of 10,000 forklifts and 10,000 lithium battery packs. This move is part of its strategy to enhance global presence and brand influence [8] - Hangcha Group plans to establish companies in the United States and the Middle East to strengthen its market position and enhance competitiveness in North America and the Middle East [8] - The domestic forklift leaders are accelerating their globalization efforts, establishing local production capacities and after-sales services abroad, which is expected to increase their market penetration [9] Group 3: Economic Data and Implications - The economic data for January-February 2025 indicates a positive trend, with retail sales increasing by 4.0% year-on-year and fixed asset investment rising by 4.1% [11][12] - High-tech industries are highlighted as a significant growth area, with high-tech manufacturing value-added and investment growing faster than the overall economy [11][12] - The manufacturing sector remains stable, with industrial production growth at 5.9%, supported by strong performance in equipment manufacturing [12][14]